As in many South American countries horses are used as work animals in a variety of forms. From stock animals, to transportation to the tourist industry.
The national horse of Paraguay is the criollo which is known for it’s tremendous endurance capabilities. The strong points of the breed makes them particularly useful as ranch animals and for transportation.
It wasn’t easy to find images of horses in Paraguay, if anyone has any they’d like to share, please let me know
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The horse is very much a part of modern life in India, often depended upon for transport and work.
They are also proud of the high spirited Marwari horse known primarily for their signature turned in ears.
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Horses are very much a part of Peruvian life – both in urban and rural settings. The urban animals are often over worked, under fed and kept in appalling conditions.
Their rural cousins however, while they earn their keep, tend to live a healthier, more well-nourished lifestyle. If only because they have more forage available to them.
Mountain horses live in unforgiving conditions and grow to be incredibly hardy.
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The relationship between horses and people in Indonesia is necessitated by need. There are several breeds of native ponies, including the Bali Pony and the Batak Pony, although lack of controlled breeding has caused bloodlines to become fuzzy.
Used for transportation on a large scale, horses are very much a part of modern society in Indonesia.
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